Two games in, two defeats, six goals conceded and just one scored - it's not been the best of starts to the Premier League season for the new-look West Ham.

Vice versa, it is only two games but Manuel Pellegrini has already displayed his ruthless streak by dropping Ryan Fredericks, Michail Antonio and Declan Rice from the matchday squad completely for the 2-1 reverse against Bournemouth at the London Stadium on Saturday, following the 4-0 thumping at Liverpool on opening weekend in which all three started.

Fabian Balbuena and Angelo Ogbonna kept their places at the heart of the defence for the defeat to the Cherries though with Arsenal on the horizon this weekend, the fans are calling for the inclusion of another summer signing who has yet to make an appearance this season.

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Centre back Issa Diop was brought in from Toulouse with a hefty price tag of £21m but fellow new recruit Balbuena earned the starting spot during pre-season, with the young Frenchman having to settle for a place on the bench for the opening two games.

Paraguayan Balbuena has had a rough introduction to life in the Premier League following his capture from Corinthians and some Hammers supporters are now calling for Diop to be included at the Emirates against Unai Emery's side, who have also lost both their opening games of the campaign.

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New manager Pellegrini is set to have a few lineup decisions to make against Emery's side this Saturday, having experimented with one striker and two against Liverpool and Bournemouth, who should start in centre midfield, who plays on the opposite wing to Felipe Anderson and whether Aaron Cresswell is fit enough to return at left back.

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